Eton Rukus Solar
The boombox gets a 21st century update from the folks over at Eton. They company is launching the Rukus, a solar-powered, Bluetooth-enabled mobile speaker that streams music from any BT-compatible portable. Rukus also features a slick e-ink screen and a built-in battery to charge up your phone or tablet. Link
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Geneva Sound Model XS
Geneva takes the shrink ray to their much acclaimed speaker designs and introduces the Model XS. Inspired by vintage travel clocks, the portable Model XS ($250) comes in a leather clamshell case that opens to reveal Geneva's mini Hi-Fi speaker. Perfect for travel, the speaker features a 2.1 speaker, FM radio, Alarm, Amplifier, Rechargeable Battery, and Bluetooth for wireless audio streaming. Link
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Sony Personal 3D Viewer
Sony is resurrecting the VR headset with the HMZ-T1, a wearable head mounted display for viewing movies or playing video games in 3D-enabled High Definition. The headset will feature 720p, OLED panels that Sony says is equivalent to a 750'' inch screen. It will also feature built-in 5.1 surround sound and will first be available in Japan this November. Link
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Apple Thunderbolt Display
Apple's new Thunderbolt Display ($1000) as you can already guess by the name adds the company's new high-speed I/O technology which is 20 times faster than USB 2.0. The new screen also cleans up the wire clutter by carrying all the video, audio, and data over for output via the display with just one cable. Link
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Jawbone UP
Jawbone expands from its current audio offerings into a new lifestyle accessory called "UP" which is a smart bracelet that tracks movement, sleep patterns, and eating habits and collects that info via Jawbone's UP App on your smartphone. Link
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Google Music
The next generation of music players won't rely on local storage to hold your library, companies like Google and Apple are embracing the cloud for playback of your entire collection from any device with a connection to the internet. Today Google launches their service, Google Music, which allows you to upload your library and play your songs from any computer or Android device. The service works just like any jukebox app you've ever played with, but with the convenience of ubiquity. Once you've uploaded your music you can start streaming instantly and even select music for playback when you're not connected. Simple as that. Link
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Impossible Project PX 680 Color Shade FF Film
The Impossible Project continues to breathe new life into instant film with a worthy successor to Polaroid 600 color film. Their PX 680 Color Shade is compatible with all Polaroid 600 and SX 70 cameras and brings a whole new color palette inside the trademark white frame you know and love. Link
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Nixon Speakers
Nixon is following up the success of their headphone line with a range of portable speakers ($80). First up, is the "Block" a modular set of speakers that snaps together magnetically for easy storage on the go. Last but not least is the "TPS" a portable aluminum speaker with a lid that conceals and stores the stereo cable. You can even daisy-chain TPS speakers for an even bigger sound. Both feature batteries that last up to six hours and can be recharged via USB. Link
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Impossible Project Black Frame Film
While the white framing of every Polaroid will forever be cemented as an icon in our hearts, we can't help but be mesmerized by the Impossible Project's new Black Frame ($24.50) films which provide for perfect contrast against the silver shaded photography. Link
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Virgin Mobile's $40 Unlimited Broadband2Go Plan
Virgin Mobile has got a pretty appetizing offer for those of you who need to stay connected on the road. Virgin is offering $40 unlimited 3G data service ($150 for the MiFi card or $80 for the USB dongle), making the carrier the cheapest option in town. And with no contracts, it may very well be the best. Link
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